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Trump officials expect Elon Musk to spend $100M to $200M in the November midterm elections, with a focus on voter turnout in key races, including Texas

Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms. It could be a big boost …

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Wired — Trump officials expect Elon Musk to spend $100M to $200M in the November midterm elections, with a focus on voter turnout in key races, including Texas ↗

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